Training

"I have to do this and that and this and that. Oh, and I can't forget to do that. Sure, I can do that. Well, I have to do this first then I can do that..."

PAUSE. {Selah}

When you focus on your accomplishments, goals, & plans first instead of the Father's heart you open up the door to anxiety and worry. You are not humbling yourself, but focusing on yourself and all that you "need" to get done. Train your eyes, heart, and mind to seek the Father's heart above all else, even your to-do list. Just as Peter was able to walk on the water first because his focus was not on how he would/could do it. Then when he realized what he was doing, taking his eyes off Jesus and placing his focus and mind on how he would accomplish his mission, he sunk.

Each day YOU have the opportunities to TRAIN your mind and heart to seek God and not your own plans. 

T- Thanksgiving

Psalm 50:23 "But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors Me. If you keep to My path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God."

R- Remembrance& Repentance

Isaiah 42:6 "I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you..."

Isaiah 44:22 "I have wiped out your transgressions (sins) like a thick cloud and your sins like a heavy mist. RETURN to Me, for I have redeemed you."

A- Acceptance (humility)

Isaiah 55:8-9 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts."

I- Intentionality 

Matthew 14:28-29 "Peter said to Him, 'Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.' And He said,'Come!' And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus."

N- No fear (rebuke the lies & trust in God's promises)

2 Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear (timidity or cowardice), but of power, love and sound mind (sound judgement)."

My precious child,

Why do you think that I haven't seen the pain you have been in? I see you and My heart breaks, but hold on, I will bring hope and relief. I am training you. Be intentional to dwell on Me and My promises for you now, and rebuke any fear, that is never from Me. I am patient, kind and gentle. "Too late" is never in my vocabulary so you need not to worry my child. Don't grow faint, but lean on Me and be strengthened. It will not always make sense or "feel good" in the moment, but you know that in the end it will be the only thing that will help you and keep you safe.

Love,

Your Heavenly Father